Friday, February 12, 2016

NOW I know why

All month I have been reminded of the fact that I turn 60 this month. Now this is a milestone I have seriously been looking forward to for 4 years. I started January highly motivated to walk my way through 2016, ending this year long celebration walking on the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon, slowly spreading Nik's ashes along a path he always wanted to walk in a state he loved.

However, in January I realized my 10,000 step/day goal was a bit lofty. Not only did I feel an aching swelling behind my left knee, I started feeling intense pain in my right heel. But I kept walking. Then my body started to feel like it was all connected with inflamed tendons. Both knees hurt. My groin, at times, felt like I have a hernia. But I kept walking, only the steps are much less.

Yesterday I felt horrible. I even went to bed early and woke up late this morning. I have my old buddy asthmatic bronchitis back. There is no way in hell I am going to even come close to my new step goal of "anything over 1000 steps/day". I slept for 11 hours last night and missed my doctor appointment this morning!

Now I know why people warned me that turning 60 brings a host of new challenges.

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I am a Grandma, mother, wife, writer, blogger, and Associate for TruVision Health. I love to read, travel, and spend time by water. I am passionate about helping those who are challenged by difficulties. I write blog
articles, grants, and review federal grants. From time to time I post musings about life as an unemployed Grandma - GrammaGaga - enjoying life with my grandchildren at Grandma's Sabbatical - grammagaga.blogspot.com - and on Facebook.

Recently after spending the last 2 1/2 years grieving the loss of my father (cancer) and two sons (heroin overdoses) and eating my way through that grief, I decided I was tired of being sick and feeling crappy. I found TruVision Health and decided to join! I have started eating healthier, walking a LOT more, and already, I can feel my body respond. I joined a 10K Challenge and plan to participate in 6 5K walks throughout 2016. If you would like to join me, you can find more information on my site at www.elizabethberndt.truvisionhealth.com